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Money disputes up to $5,000 are settled in the Jefferson Parish small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
Read on for the claim ceiling, the fees, the courthouse serving Jefferson Parish, the way the other side is notified, the cut-off dates, and each filing step. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it on your behalf.
Jefferson Parish runs several hub courthouses for these cases. Assignment follows the ZIP code of the defendant or of the dispute itself.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Jefferson Parish covers 31 ZIP codes, including the Barataria, Grand Isle and Gretna areas. The nearest counties to Jefferson Parish are St. Charles Parish and Orleans Parish.
This court takes small-claims filings electronically, so the case can be started from home.
Small claims are heard at the courthouse, in person.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, home to about 427,253 residents, handles small claims through the Louisiana Small Claims Court system, which covers disputes valued at up to $5,000. Three courthouses serve the parish. First Parish Court sits at 924 David Dr. in Metairie, 70003, and is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a phone number of (504) 736-8900. Second Parish Court is located at 100 Huey P. Long Ave. in Gretna, 70053, reachable at (504) 364-2800, and it is closed Saturday and Sunday. The Jefferson Parish Justice of the Peace 5th Court operates at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd # 602 in Jefferson, 70123, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and can be reached at (504) 736-8714. Communities within the parish include Kenner, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego, Grand Isle, and Barataria. The parish lies near Orleans Parish, St. Charles Parish, and St. John the Baptist Parish. Electronic filing is not available.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
Jefferson Parish covers these 10 towns and cities:
Barataria, Grand Isle, Gretna, Harvey, Kenner, Lafitte, Marrero, Metairie, New Orleans, Westwego.
Of Louisiana's 64 parishes, Jefferson Parish is 2nd by population at roughly 427,253 people. From Jefferson, Jefferson Parish Justice of the Peace 5th Court is roughly 6 miles from the St. Charles Parish courthouse in Hahnville and 3 miles from the Orleans Parish courthouse in New Orleans.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, and the sum in question has an upper bound.
Maximum claim
The other side's home county governs here, regardless of where events took place.
A single argument stays a single case; it cannot be carved up to fit the limit.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
Lawyers are allowed at a Louisiana hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
These are the limits for Jefferson Parish, population about 427,253. They are the same across all 31 Jefferson Parish ZIP codes, from 70001 onward.
Small claims exists for money owed, up to $5,000. The categories below come up more than any others.
Jefferson Parish takes in Barataria, Grand Isle and Gretna and the rest of the county. Jefferson Parish has about 427,253 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Set out the claim on the court's form, identify the correct courthouse, and pay the fee.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
The hearing itself is short and informal. Some courts allow video. The ruling comes then or later in writing.
This is the route a Jefferson Parish case takes, whether it starts in 70001 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Jefferson Parish Justice of the Peace 5th Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
A filed case still has to reach the defendant. Formal notice, known as service of process, does that, and delivering it personally is generally not allowed. The usual route in Louisiana is the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it or personal delivery by an approved server.
A sheriff, a constable, a professional server, the court clerk using certified mail, or an uninvolved adult can all serve papers, depending on local rules. Fees and permitted methods vary.
Each court sets how far before the hearing the defendant must be served. The clerk confirms your deadline when the hearing date is set.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
St. Charles Parish and Orleans Parish are the counties nearest to Jefferson Parish. Addresses in Jefferson Parish include places such as Barataria, Grand Isle and Gretna.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| Kind of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 10 years |
| Oral contract | 10 years |
| Property damage | 2 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Jefferson Parish ZIP code to another, 70001 included. The same periods apply in Jefferson Parish as in nearby St. Charles Parish and Orleans Parish, which are in the same state.
In Louisiana, prejudgment interest follows a statutory formula rather than a fixed rate (La. R.S. §§9:3500, 13:4202).
A running total including interest can be worked out with the Squabble interest calculator.
Jefferson Parish is under the same state rate as nearby St. Charles Parish and Orleans Parish. It is the same rate across all 31 Jefferson Parish ZIP codes.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
Use the other side's correct legal name, describe the dispute, and show how the money adds up.
File at the Jefferson Parish hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $25–$75 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Service comes after the date is set. File the server's proof once the papers have been delivered.
Put the evidence in order, with exhibits marked, so the account is easy to follow.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Tell Eleanor what happened and Squabble builds the filing, Triple-Checks™ it for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files it on your behalf.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
Jefferson Parish has a population of about 427,253. Jefferson Parish takes in filings from 31 ZIP codes, 70001 first in the list.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Barataria, Grand Isle and Gretna are among the Jefferson Parish places a hearing can draw parties from. Jefferson Parish hearings are held at one of its 4 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
Barataria, Grand Isle and Gretna are among the Jefferson Parish places a judgment debtor may live in. A Jefferson Parish judgment comes from one of its 4 listed courthouses.
Reviewed August 2026. Fees, limits and procedures are revised from time to time, so confirm them with the court before you file.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Jefferson Parish case for you.
